Late Cuba revolutionary leader, Fidel Castro’s ashes to be buried December 4
Ashes of late Cuba revolutionary leader, Fidel Castro who died late Friday aged 90, will be buried in Santiago de Cuba on December 4.
Castro’s younger brother and current President, Raul had said early Saturday that the remains of Castro would be cremated.
Additionally, nine days of public mourning has been declared by the country’s government in honour of its foremost leader.
From November 26 to December 4, “public activities and shows will cease, the national flag will fly at half mast on public buildings and military installations,” a statement from the state executive said.
“Castro’s ashes will be buried in the historic southeastern city of Santiago on December 4 after a four-day procession through the country,” it added.
